Léon Fagel

Léon Fagel (1851–1913) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Leon Fagel.

Léon Fagel in brief

Born
1851
Died
1913
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Valenciennes
Contents

Overview

Born at Valenciennes in 1851, died at Cousolre in 1913.

In detail

Léon Fagel studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. training under René Fache is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Membership is recorded of Société nationale des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Michel Eugène Chevreul and Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck.

Work by Léon Fagel is recorded in the collections of Petit Palais, Musée Carnavalet, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour and Prix de Rome.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Léon Fagel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3270951: Léon Fagel

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